The QUANDARY is not a simple one. It starts at the top with big dorms, big amenities, big tuitions that lead to big competition for admission with grants and scholarships and ultimately a downgrading of the rigor that is meant to make these kids ready for college in the first place.

School is where ambition goes to die. I know what you’re thinking: Is this guy really saying that education is a threat to our children’s well-being? The answer, of course, is yes. I argue that education as currently practiced in the United States has a detrimental effect on kids. And I’m speaking as a survivor of the American […]

It’s that bittersweet time of August once again: the end of summer. This weekend I move into my college dorm room to begin my sophomore year at Wheaton College (MA), and I couldn’t be more excited. However, that also means that I have to say goodbye to an incredible summer filled with friends, family, […]

So it’s that dreaded time of the year, for people in England September is approaching and with that means school college and uni is all about to start. I am going into my second year at college and I have learnt an awful lot just from my first year, so I thought why not write […]

Originally posted on Hunt’s Clubhouse: Resourced From huffingtonpost.com Things can get hectic right before school season starts. Use these short tips to help you plan ahead. With a little organization, your kids will develop good habits that will help the whole family transition into the school year with ease. ? Plan Ahead The beginning…